Trinidad & Tobago Pictures

Make your way down to one of Tobago's beaches for a stunning sunset view. Timothy Corbin Getty

Although the rip tide at Minister Bay creates less-than-ideal swimming conditions, the deserted beach and lush landscape make it a great place for walking and getting away from it all. Debra Wiseberg Getty

On Carnival Tuesday, costumed masqueraders and bands take to the streets of Port of Spain, Trinidad. Jean-Marc/Jhon-John/Jo BeLo Flickr

Fishing boats, yachts and kayaks are always around in Trinidad's Chaguaramas Peninsula, which offers some of the best diving and fishing on the island and acts as a port for the transfer of bauxite ore. Li Tsin Soon Flickr

This waterwheel once powered a sugar factory mill. It now stands at the center of Arnos Vale Waterwheel and Nature Park, a popular Tobago attraction for bird-watching.  cheesy42 Flickr

Beachgoers at this Tobago spot can look for planes landing at nearby Arthur Napolean Raymond Robinson International Airport while they swim. Kenny Mitchell Flickr

Photography buffs should visit Fort King George in Tobago (not to be mistaken for Trinidad's Fort George). This 1770s mountaintop relic offers travelers picturesque views of Rockly Bay and Scarborough. David Kirsch Flickr

Trinidad and Tobago's annual Tobago Heritage Festival showcases the island's cultural heritage during multiple days of steel drum music, dancing, traditional food and regional attire. Mark Goddard Getty

At Store Bay's shoreline, kiosks sell roti, pelau and crab and dumpling, all of which are worth a try.  neiljs Flickr

A wide array of colors and costumes can be spotted during Trinidad and Tobago's annual Carnival celebration. Ann-Marie Black Trinidad & Tobago Tourism Development Company Ltd

Enjoy a leisurely swim in this shallow oasis that's located just around the corner from Buccoo Reef. LadyArctica Flickr

Golf enthusiasts will enjoy PGA-designed Tobago Plantations Golf Course. The course is located on the island's southwestern tip. sjoeman Getty

Vibrant scarlet ibises can be seen throughout Port of Spain's Caroni Bird Sanctuary. cheesy42 Flickr

Daily glass-bottom boat tours leave from both Pigeon Point and Store Bay to bring visitors to and from this popular snorkeling spot. cheesy42 Flickr

At Trinidad's Maracas Beach, locals and tourists alike go crazy for the bake and shark, a Trinidadian street food dish that consists of fried shark stuffed into a fried piece of bread. Altin Osmanaj Getty

Bird-watchers cannot miss a trip to Yerette in Trinidad's Maracas Valley, where 13 of the country's 17 species of hummingbirds are known to frequent. Len Blumin Flickr

For those looking for some phenomenal snorkeling, consider visiting this beach at Pigeon Point, which is just a short boat ride away from Buccoo Reef. neiljs Flickr

If horses are your thing, sign up for a horseback riding excursion at Buccoo Beach through one of two Tobago stables. cheesy42 Flickr

Inside of Trinidad's Asa Wright Nature Centre, travelers can see more than 2,000 kinds of flora and hundreds of species of animals, including the Golden Tegu Lizard. Shriram Rajagopalan Flickr

Fort George in Trinidad offers history and military buffs a taste of the island's colonial heritage. This 1804 fort also provides sweeping views of Port of Spain, the Gulf of Paria and even neighboring Venezuela on a clear day. quillons Flickr

Glass-bottom boats are regularly spotted at Pigeon Point and Store Bay. These boats are used to bring visitors to and from Buccoo Reef and Nylon Pool, two of Tobago's most popular attractions. Ariana Carella Flick